We’ve all heard the stereotypes. Comics and late-show hosts refer to personal injury attorneys as “ambulance chasers” and portray them as greedy or unscrupulous. While the stereotype does hold a certain comedic value, in most cases it isn’t very close to the truth. A Few Bad Apples? So why the sour reputation? Perhaps it’s the ... Read More
An initial consultation with a Greenstein Milbauer lawyer is always free, and provides the insight needed to determine if the client is likely entitled to a settlement for his or her case.A potential client recently posed a very good question during one such discussion. The client asked, “Does a compression fracture meet threshold in NY?” ... Read More
Have you been doing some research after a car accident in New York? You’ve probably come across some unfamiliar terms, as well as some everyday words that, in legal terms, have a different meaning than they do in informal conversation. “Damages” is one such word. Damages, in the context of personal injury law, refers to ... Read More
Chappaqua, a quaint hamlet of New Castle, holds an annual Memorial Day parade, and this year Robert Greenstein, attorney and Town Supervisor of New Castle, marched in the parade alongside Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton. Several area veterans also marched to honor the fallen, which is a tradition in this picturesque town. The ... Read More
Over the last several years, for-profit nursing homes have come under fire for overcharging patients, lax standards of care, and cases of neglect and abuse. If you’re like most people, you’re already worried about the level of care your loved one is receiving in a nursing home. When it comes to for-profit facilities, is your ... Read More
Alzheimer’s disease is a very common form of dementia that affects elderly patients, and it can be debilitating. It impairs a person’s cognitive abilities, which can make communication, daily activities and relationships very difficult. Unfortunately, though, Alzheimer’s disease can be a precursor to nursing home abuse. Because some caregivers are unscrupulous, neglectful or downright mean, ... Read More